Near Devil of a Drop
First Bridge.
Near Devil of a Drop
Yes, the trail is there and, though hard to see where it goes, easy to follow.
Near Devil of a Drop
Seven Devils Road
Near Devil of a Drop
Frank Wurl Cabin - Open to you and the stars.
Near Devil of a Drop
The second bridge on the West Fork Rapid River Trail.

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Devil of a Drop

5.0 (1 Rating)
A seriously fun downhill hike between the Seven Devils Campground and the Rapid River Fish Hatchery.
13.5
mi
Distance
1,984
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
13.51mi
Distance
1,984ft
Elevation Gain
7,332ft
Elevation Loss
60%
Max Grade
7,612ft
High Point
2,264ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This is an excellent hike in either direction if you can get a shuttle ride up to Seven Devils. The journey starts on South Boise Trail #101A and skirts the Hells Canyon Wilderness to Frank Wurl Trail #61. The first portion includes a quick descent, followed by a few miles of more mellow terrain. After about 3.7 miles, the Frank Wurl Trail #61 drops off down a ridge to Wurl Cabin and Crea Cabin. This is a steeper descent, making for blistered feet if your shoes are not tied properly or if they haven't been properly broken in. Before long, you'll be hitting the West Fork Rapid River Trail #113, which you'll follow for quite a ways to the parking lot and restrooms located just up the road from the Rapid River Fish Hatchery.

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